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Calisthenics 2025 Retreat
Umbria, Italy
April 29th - May 4th (4-day)
September 21st -28th (full week)

Experience the ultimate fitness retreat led by two-time calisthenics world champion Melanie Driessen. Learn incredible freestyle tricks, achieve greater strength and mobility, and practicing mindfulness techniques to improve your overall well-being and practice.  Explore and enjoy the local area. Join us for an unforgettable experience that will leave you feeling stronger and take your calisthenics game to the next level!

Registrations open November 1st!!

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About Mel

Melanie Driessen is a professional Calisthenics athlete from The Netherlands. With a gymnastics background that spans over a decade, she quickly made her mark on the Calisthenics scene after starting in 2014. She is a two-time World Champion, winning in 2016 and again in 2019, and has continued to inspire and push the boundaries of the sport ever since.  Now, as a coach, she brings her passion and expertise to help others achieve their own goals.   Her impressive athleticism and love for the sport has allowed her to travel the world to share her knowledge of the sport.

@melanie.driessen

https://www.melaniedriessen.com/

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What to expect during the Spring Retreat April 29-May 4

Get ready for the ultimate 4-day retreat made just for Calisthenics enthusiasts! Immerse yourself in a combination of training and workshops that will boost your strength, freestyle, mobility, and mindfulness.

Alongside all of the training, we will experience a fun game of laser tag in the forest, explore charming hilltop towns with delicious olive oil tastings and lunch. And to wrap it all up, we’ll connect with the local calisthenics community and celebrate the ending with a pizza party!

What to expect during the
Fall Retreat September 21-28

Come and be part of an amazing week-long retreat centered around calisthenics and freestyle! Participate in diverse workshops that emphasize strength, mobility, and breath work.  We will also train with the local calisthenics community

Apart from the training, we will spend a soothing afternoon at a nearby thermal spring, go hiking at the beautiful Marmore waterfalls, and indulge in a traditional Italian lunch. There will also be time for optional horseback riding in the countryside and booking a professional massage.

We will finish the week with a pizza pool party! This retreat is designed to be both refreshing and motivating to take your skills to the next level!

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Spring Retreat
April 29-May 4:

Price

Early bird Discount until Dec 1st 2025:

€1200

Full Price: €1320

Payment:

25% deposit paid within a week of registration:

€300

Final payment due March 29

Payment plan available:

4 payments of  €300

Fall Retreat
September 21-28
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Price

Early bird Discount until Dec 1st 2025:

€1600

Full Price: €1750

Payment:

25% deposit paid within a week of registration:

€400

Final payment due August 21st

Payment plan available:

4 payments of  €400

Important Information

Prerequisites:

Open to all levels.  Beginners to Experts

Accommodation:

single beds in shared room (see accommodation section on website for more information)

Price includes:

All meals, classes, transportation to and from train station and group excursions, and including planned meals out

Additional costs:

Any souvenirs,  any additional snacks, drinks or gelato during excursions or spare time, flights to and from Italy, transport to local train station, and massages

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